Rheumatiod Arthritis

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Has anyone with the daignosis had the surgery or know of anyone who had it or was denied?

[stept04 465]

I know someone who had psoriatic arthritis(it is autoimmune like rheumatoid arthritis)and they had no problem with being approved. I also have an autoimmune disorder (psoriasis)and had no issues. Good luck

~~~Stephanie

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Has anyone with the daignosis had the surgery or know of anyone who had it or was denied?

I have osteoarthritis and severe inflammation, which can be related to a host of other auto-immune ailments. The arthritis was a primary comorbidity and made it that much easier for me to be approved.

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As always, talk to your doctor about your medical needs and history to be safe.

The only diseases that are noted as contradictions for the Lap Band are connective tissue autoimmune diseases- not all autoimmune diseases. This is directly from their website:

"You or someone in your family has an autoimmune connective tissue disease, such as systemic lupus erythematosus or scleroderma. The same is true if you have symptoms of one of these diseases."

Rheumatoid Arthritis should be fine with the band but again, double check with your doctor.

Btw, I have Multiple Sclerosis which is also an autoimmune disease. The band has actually helped me tremendously.

[Red bird 20]

I have lupus and my surgery is bookedn I am in what I call semi remission but am hoping this life change will help me get more mobile.

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I have lupus and my surgery is bookedn I am in what I call semi remission but am hoping this life change will help me get more mobile.

As long as both your surgeon and Rheumatologist both know about the Lupus and surgery plans, and both approve, then you should be fine.

[candtwalker 46]

Has anyone with the daignosis had the surgery or know of anyone who had it or was denied?

I have RA and was banded in may 2012. I have not had any unusual problems, just the occasional flare up here and there. I am on prednesone, that is the only med my Dr is concerned about. But my dose is so low he just told me to be extra vigilant about signs of stomach issues.

[nickybad 16]

I have RA and have begun the process with pre-approval.

[Mais 2]

I have rheumatoid arthritis and had my band June 2014, the co-morbidity meant I qualified for the band with a lower BMI. I was concerned about being on long term NSAIDS with the band but my surgeon wasn't and so far all ok . Unfortunately having a nasty flare right now but don't think it's got anything to do with the band , coincidental. The band isn't restricting yet but hopefully when I lose weight the arthritis symptoms will reduce too.

[nickybad 16]

@@Mais How is the RA? I have RA and a surgery date for a band. I am really hoping it helps.